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Eight students selected for new cohort of Ingram Scholars
Six incoming first-year students and two rising sophomores have been selected for the Ingram Scholars Program. They are among more than 1,000 students who applied for the prestigious merit scholarship, which is awarded each year to students who have demonstrated excellence and passion academically and in service. Read MoreJun 4, 2024
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Helicopter lift planned on June 10 for West Hall; Parking Lot 95 will be closed for duration of project
To replace and upgrade the utility systems in West Hall, which is on Vanderbilt’s Peabody College campus, a helicopter lift is scheduled for Monday, June 10. Read MoreMay 31, 2024
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Tennessee institutions partner to develop dependable AI for national security applications
Vanderbilt University and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced a partnership to develop training, testing and evaluation methods that will accelerate the Department of Defense’s adoption of AI-based systems in operational environments. Read MoreMay 30, 2024
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Dialogue Vanderbilt marks first academic year in action
In August 2023, the university launched Dialogue Vanderbilt, its core initiative to bridge divides, reestablish a vibrant culture of civil discourse and free expression, and showcase experts from on campus and around the world, leading the charge to build more engaged citizens and communities. Read MoreMay 23, 2024
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Vanderbilt Poll: Majority of Tennessee voters now pro-choice, gender gap developing on key issues
The semiannual, statewide Vanderbilt Poll showed in its most recent survey that slightly more than half of the state’s voters support a woman’s right to an abortion, that there is significant bipartisan support of IVF procedures as well as modest gun control legislation, and that views about many state and national issues differ significantly by gender. Read MoreMay 22, 2024
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Vanderbilt researchers receive $2 million ARPA-H contract to improve software security in medical devices
Vanderbilt Department of Computer Science researchers Kevin Leach and James Weimer have won a $2 million award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop technology aimed at improving software security in medical devices like insulin pumps, pacemakers and stroke predictors. This is the first award Vanderbilt has received from ARPA-H, an agency within the National Institutes of Health with a mission to support “high-impact” solutions for pressing health care needs. Read MoreMay 20, 2024
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Vanderbilt wins top awards at 2024 ARL Film Festival
Vanderbilt University and the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries won three awards at the ninth annual Association of Research Libraries Film Festival on May 8 at the Harvard Film Archive in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The “ARLies” recognize excellence in multimedia projects that highlight library collections and their impact. This year’s festival featured 34 submissions from major research libraries across North America. Read MoreMay 16, 2024
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Duane Watson to lead startup of College of Connected Computing as vice provost for special initiatives
As vice provost for special initiatives, Watson will lead a multi-faceted effort to solidify the strategic underpinnings of the College of Connected Computing. He will also oversee the collaborative strategic planning for the college’s “hub and spoke” model, which aims to connect all computing-based scholarship in every college. Read MoreMay 16, 2024
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Trips to Italy, Israel highlight the benefits of Immersion Vanderbilt
Immersion Vanderbilt was created to provide new ways for students to develop better critical thinking skills and a stronger ability to navigate a changing world. Read MoreMay 15, 2024
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Clinton named 2024 Carnegie Fellow to study causes of political polarization
Josh Clinton, who holds the Abby and Jon Winkelried Chair and serves as professor of political science and co-director of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, has been named a 2024 Andrew Carnegie Foundation Fellow. He joins 27 other scholars nationwide being recognized for their research into the polarization of society and the fortification of our democracy. Read MoreMay 8, 2024
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Retired General Paul Nakasone named founding director of Institute of National Security
Vanderbilt University is proud to announce the launch of the Institute of National Security. The founding director and leader of the institute will be retired General Paul M. Nakasone, who has served as commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency, and chief of the Central Security Service. Read MoreMay 8, 2024
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Immersive lab seeks to bridge translational AI across a range of fields to drive discovery
Vanderbilt University has created a transformational lab focused on leveraging immersive translational AI to drive discovery across disciplines ranging from medicine and materials science to the humanities, social science and education. The new Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) will act as a dynamic regional Translational AI hub, as well as serve as a center of gravity for strategic national partnerships and engagement in AI policy. Read MoreMay 6, 2024
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People, Culture and Belonging unveils a reimagined onboarding experience: Vanderbilt Voyage
Launching on May 13, Vanderbilt Voyage will redefine new staff orientation by offering an immersive journey into the university's vision, mission, values, history and traditions. Beyond initial orientation, Vanderbilt Voyage will be a cornerstone of the university’s long-term commitment to enhancing the employee experience. Through a yearlong blueprint centered on “moments that matter,” the program will reshape how new hires integrate into the university community. Read MoreMay 6, 2024
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WATCH: VU Staff Q&A Series – Destiny Rumble, Career Center
In a series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Destiny Rumble, assistant director of immersive experiences and treks at the Vanderbilt Career Center. Read MoreMay 6, 2024
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Key takeaways from the 2024 Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats
“As we look at the future of protecting our democracy, the exchange of ideas will fuel collaborative work among governments, academia and private business and accelerate innovation to help us be better prepared for emerging threats. Vanderbilt, and our new Institute of National Security, are proud to be at the… Read MoreMay 2, 2024
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Vanderbilt University and Metro Nashville Public Schools launch partnership to boost college admissions from Nashville schools
The new scholarship program, Nashville Vanderbilt Scholars, aims to get more students from Nashville high schools into Vanderbilt classrooms. Read MoreMay 1, 2024
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Vanderbilt University, University of Cambridge, King’s College Cambridge, the White House and United Kingdom’s Government Communications Headquarters to convene and discuss critical issues pertaining to post-quantum cryptography
The May 21 event will bring together world-class researchers and academics from Cambridge and Vanderbilt, representatives from industry, and government officials to explore the latest advancements in research, identify pathways for collaboration, and discuss challenges and solutions for post-quantum cryptography. Read MoreApr 30, 2024
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Prestigious honor supports historian’s upcoming project
Jefferson Cowie, James G. Stahlman Professor of History at Vanderbilt University, was recently honored with a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship—in part, in anticipation of his upcoming project, tentatively titled Crosswinds of a Common History, which will take a visionary approach to historical nonfiction. Read MoreApr 29, 2024
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Vanderbilt University Native Meadow flourishing with collaborative research projects
Tucked behind the 6 Magnolia Building on Vanderbilt’s Peabody Campus is what might look to some like a lush garden of weeds. In reality, it’s a strategic Native Meadow full of pollinator-friendly plants. Since its inception, the meadow has flourished, and many faculty, staff and students have found ways to collaborate and interact with the space, thought of as a ‘living lab.’ Read MoreApr 29, 2024
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Vanderbilt Unity Poll confirms Trump support declining
Americans saw an uptick in unity for the first time in over a year, with widespread agreement that the U.S. political system needs to be more responsive and an overall distrust of social media influencers, according to the most recent Vanderbilt Unity Poll measuring Americans' views of national unity and the democratic process. Read MoreApr 25, 2024